Check out our similar 'Wonders of the Canadian Rockies' or 'Panoramic Canadian Rockies' trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit costsavertour.com

The 28 Jun 2019 departure features two nights in Calgary at the Westin Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.

Day 12: Take the Rocky Mountaineer train back to Vancouver. Includes hotel stay in Kamloops, rail taxes, rail personal gratuities and a transfer to the airport on Day 13.
Departure is at leisure.
Silverleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement
Goldleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement

"Take a leisurely stroll along the Vancouver Seawall in Coal Harbour where you will experience West Coast living at its best. Breathe in the sea air, take in the views of Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains and become immersed in the excitement of the daily activities of Vancouverites."Robina Parkinson, Travel Director

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

This departure of Iconic Rockies and Western Canada is sold out. However, we have an alternative trip with a similar itinerary - take a look...

Check out our similar 'Wonders of the Canadian Rockies' or 'Panoramic Canadian Rockies' trip. With fewer inclusions on our CostSaver itineraries, you decide what you want to experience. Visit costsavertour.com

The 28 Jun 2019 departure features two nights in Calgary at the Westin Calgary with entry to the Calgary Stampede.

Day 12: Take the Rocky Mountaineer train back to Vancouver. Includes hotel stay in Kamloops, rail taxes, rail personal gratuities and a transfer to the airport on Day 13.
Departure is at leisure.
Silverleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement
Goldleaf: $XXXX p.p. twin share, $XX single supplement

"Take a leisurely stroll along the Vancouver Seawall in Coal Harbour where you will experience West Coast living at its best. Breathe in the sea air, take in the views of Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains and become immersed in the excitement of the daily activities of Vancouverites."Robina Parkinson, Travel Director

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

About this trip

Embrace the laid-back lifestyle of Vancouver and a dramatic mountain wilderness. Explore the traditions of the First Nations, behold the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield and meet a retired Mountie.

Trip type:
Discovery

Trip code:
DIRW

12 Nights

accommodation

17 Meals

12 full breakfasts

5 dinners

On-trip Transport

All transport shown.

Highlights

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

City Tour in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff

Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island

Scenic Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway

View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Butchart Gardens, a traditional kekuli built by the people of the First Nations

Visit Chase, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park

What's Included

Dining

12 full breakfasts

5 dinners

What's Included

Travel Highlights

Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals

Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Tackle the 'Great Outdoors' on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Board a ferry to Vancouver Island. Taste local cider at a family owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.

Hotel

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Meals

Full Breakfast

Optional Experiences

*Victoria Whale Watching Excursion

Board your vessel to enjoy a three-hour whale-watching expedition in the waters off Victoria. While it can’t be guaranteed in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife you’ll see on your journey, chances are you’ll also spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals. Spring and summer are the best times of the year to see the resident Orca whales in all their glory. Approx. duration: 3 hours.

Adult Price: $129.00
(Price is subject to change)

Day 3

Day 4

Victoria SightseeingDay 4 - Victoria Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. Enjoy a your choice dining experience tonight.

See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola. Tonight, enjoy a Regional Meal dinner in Whistler Village. Our Stay with a Story is Whistler's landmark ski-in ski-out hotel.

Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Meals

Full Breakfast

Regional Meal

Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Meals

Full Breakfast

Regional Meal

Optional Experiences

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

From our ancient, volcanic peaks with their 360 degree views, to our vibrant and sophisticated village with its incredible vibe, Whistler Blackcomb has summer covered from top to bottom. Travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, explore over 50 kms of high alpine hiking trails, then head to the valley for a bike ride on Whistler’s paved valley trail, or its renowned single-track network in the world-famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Approx. duration: 1 hour.

Adult Price: $65.00
(Price is subject to change)

Day 5

Day 6

Whistler SightseeingDay 6 - Whistler Sightseeing

First Nation traditions are revealed by a Local Specialist at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. We overnight at a mountain resort in Banff National Park, where we'll meet a retired "Mountie" Local Specialist.

Hotel

Banff Park Lodge

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Banff Park Lodge

Meals

Full Breakfast

Optional Experiences

Royal Canadian Tour 25 mins

This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed.

Adult Price: $290.00
(Price is subject to change)

Mt. Assiniboine Tour 30 mins

You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes.

Adult Price: $348.00
(Price is subject to change)

Three Sisters Peak Tour 12 min

The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore.

Adult Price: $158.00
(Price is subject to change)

Brewster Banff Gondola

At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet (2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.

Adult Price: $70.00
(Price is subject to change)

Day 8

Day 9

Banff SightseeingDay 9 - Banff Sightseeing

Immerse yourself in Banff's soul-stirring natural surrounds. We venture into the Kananaskis Valley to Connect with Locals at a traditional Rocky Mountain Be My Guest dinner.

Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.

Hotel

The Sawridge Inn

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Hotel

The Sawridge Inn

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Optional Experiences

*Jasper Float Trip

Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes

Admire Mount Robson - the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Learn about the First Nation Shushwap people and stroll around their ancestral grounds where we'll see a traditional kekuli winter homestead.

Hotel

Quaaout Lodge & Spa

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Quaaout Lodge & Spa

Meals

Full Breakfast

Optional Experiences

*Jasper Float Trip

Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes

Adult Price: $74.00
(Price is subject to change)

Day 12

Day 13

Chase – Depart VancouverDay 13 - Chase – Depart Vancouver

Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel for those on the optional Alaska cruise and for guests that are extending their stay.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 13

Available Departures

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